Want to make a good first impression with the journal and reviewers?
Then your manuscript must be squeaky clean in terms of grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and be consistent in presentation and content.
Just as important: It should also follow the conventions of scientific English, which apply to all scientific texts, regardless of the topic or subject area.
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Ideally, you have already chosen the journal that is best suited for your research article based on the topic, research approach, and your paper’s relevance for the journal.
At this stage, you will need to adapt your manuscript to fit the journal’s submission requirements.